87 million euros for green hydrogen: Saxony-Anhalt invests in the future!

87 million euros for green hydrogen: Saxony-Anhalt invests in the future!

In the Central German territory, something exciting is happening: At the end of this week, two new funding calls from the Saxony-Anhalt Energy Ministry will start, which invest vigorously in the sustainable hydrogen economy. As the Magdeburger News , a total of 87 million euros from the European Just Transition Fund (JTF) are available. With these means you want to drive not only the structural change in the former coal region, but also support the climate -neutral transformation of industry.

companies in Saxony-Anhalt can submit their funding applications to the Saxony-Anhalt Investment Bank by August 7, 2025. The focus is particularly on companies that work in energy -intensive key industries such as the chemical industry. It is time to do good business for the environment and the economy!

support calls in detail

The first call for funding entitled "Green Hydrogen. Electrolysers" provides for a volume of 58 million euros. The construction and connection of electrolysers as well as hydrogen stores are funded at power plant locations and former lignite mining. But that's not all: the grant for the construction of an electrolyseur is increased from a maximum of 650,000 euros to a total of two million euros per megawatts, which can make the difference for companies.

The second call for funding "Saxony-Anhalt Future Energy/Green Hydrogen" brings an additional 29 million euros and promotes measures to couple the energy sectors. These include new buildings of hydrogen lines and the rededication of existing natural gas pipes. The Saxony-Anhalt Energy Ministry has noticeably improved the funding conditions: the upper limit for "funding efficiency" has now also been raised to two million euros. This means that the companies receive even better financial support.

regional commitment

The programs are aimed at companies with a seat or a permanent establishment in the Saxony-Anhalt structural change region, which includes the Burgenlandkreis, Saalekreis, Mansfeld-Südharz, Anhalt-Bitterfeld and the city of Halle (Saale). The state government has set itself the goal of actively supporting the structural change in the lignite region, as well as Structural Change.de

Not only are companies in demand, but also municipalities and municipal associations that can contribute innovative proposals for industrial and commercial areas. This is a clear call to activity: If you have the right ideas, you can hope for support that can cover up to 90 % of the eligible costs. It is particularly paid to the energy concept and transport connections, which is important for sustainable development.

Overall, the state government's initiative shows that you have a good knack for the rise of the hydrogen economy. If this course is maintained, the Central German territory could soon be a flagship region for green hydrogen production on the map. It remains exciting how companies and municipalities will take this opportunity!